S44.8X1A

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Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, initial encounter

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • injury of brachial plexus (S14.3-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S44.8X1A represents injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S44.8X1A?

ICD-10-CM code S44.8X1A is "Injury of other nerves at shoulder and upper arm level, right arm, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S44.8X1A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S44.8X1A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can S44.8X1A be coded with other codes?

S44.8X1A has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeS44.8X1A
BillableYes
ParentS44.8X1
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)